wide, many Third World people oppose the use of English in their countries because .
A．they consider it a form of cultural imperialism
B．the English language has produced racism
C．other languages are easier to learn
D．they are against modernization in general
10.Aristotle, the Greek philosopher, summed up the four chief qualities of money some 2,000 years ago as being durable, distinct, and portable.
A．divisible B．definite
C．deficient D．decisive
11.In New Applications, the illegal plan first came to Miriam when she discovered by accident that .
A．Al Cropin’s grand scheme was not practical
B．the home-type computer improved the market conditions
C．the latest version of home-type computers was actually compatible with the one in her office
D．everyone could use the terms to refer to the computer and its application software
12.According to The Story of the Bible, Noah’s drunkenness and behavior most probably reflect that .
A．people easily forgot their past mistakes
B．people tended to enjoy a peaceful life
C．Noah wanted to escape from his loneliness
D．Noah lacked the companionship of his children
13.The Statue of Liberty reminds people of all the following EXCEPT .
A．American democracy
B．friendship between America and France
C．the support of France
D．the journey of pilgrims
14.According to the information in Gateway to the USA, New York City was a bitter disillusionment to some immigrants in that .
A．it turned out to be a wretched place
B．there was no gold in the city
C．the competition was severe in the city
D．there was the language problem
15.It can be concluded from the story The Perfect Match that .
A．computers can be used to make every decision in people’s lives
B．natural interactions are essential for human beings
C．marriage brings unexpected changes in people’s lives
D．people tend to hide their true feeling before marriage
16.From about the 5th century through the 15th century, Latin was regarded as all of the following EXCEPT .
A．the most suitable language in the world
B．the second language of educated people in Europe
C．a subject taught in schools and in colleges
D．the language of the church
17.In style, the story True Love is .
A．a real love story B．an autobiography
C．a journalistic report D．a satirical fantasy
18.In Bricks from the Tower of the Babel, the writer Jessica Davidson provides a detailed explanation for .
A．the construction of the tower
B．the structure and sound system of Esperanto
C．internatio |
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